Tornado outbreak of May 22–23, 1981
Path of the Binger, Oklahoma Tornado on May 22, 1981 | |
| Meteorological history | |
|---|---|
| Duration | May 22–23, 1981 |
| Tornado outbreak | |
| Tornadoes | 43 |
| Maximum rating | F4 tornado |
| Overall effects | |
| Casualties | 12 injuries |
| Damage | $32.8 million (1981 USD) |
| Areas affected | Central United States |
Part of the tornado outbreaks of 1981 | |
An intense tornado outbreak occurred on May 22 in western and Central Oklahoma and on May 23 from eastern and central Oklahoma to central Iowa. A total of 43 tornadoes were confirmed during the two-day outbreak, of which 14 were recorded as strong or violent (F2 or greater on the Fujita Scale). The outbreak resulted in no fatalities and only 12 injuries from a tornado that touched down near Clinton, Oklahoma, which caused significant damage. The tornado outbreak overall left $32.8 million (1981 USD) in damage.